SMU vs Syracuse Picks & Prediction for Saturday, February 14, 2026
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Saturday is action packed with full card of college basketball games. The SMU Mustangs head to Syracuse to take on the Orange. Tipoff is scheduled for 2:00 PM est at the JMA Wireless Dome. SMU is a -2.5 road favorite and the over/under is set at 158 points. Stay up to date with our expert's Free College Basketball Picks.
SMU Mustangs Preview
The SMU Mustangs are 17-7 on the season. SMU is 5-5 over their last ten games and they carry a 3-4 road record. The Mustangs head into Syracuse riding a two game win streak. SMU beat Notre Dame 89-81 in their last game played. Jaron Pierre led the way with 22 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. Boopie Miller added 20 points and 7 assists. Miller leads SMU on the season with 19.2 points scored per game. The Mustangs have five players averaging double digit points per game. SMU is scoring 86.5 points per game with 8.3 made three pointers.
Syracuse Orange Preview
The Syracuse Orange are 14-11 on the season. Syracuse is 4-6 over their last ten games and carry a 11-4 home court record. The Orange are scoring 76.4 points per game with 6.9 made three pointers. Syracuse beat California 107-100 in their last game played in double overtime. Nate Kingz led the way in the win with 27 points. William Kyle added 15 points and grabbed 16 rebounds. Donnie Freeman leads Syracuse on the season with 17.6 points scored per game. The Orange have four players scoring double digit points per game.
SMU vs Syracuse Picks & Prediction
SMU beat Syracuse 73-53 in their last meeting last season. SMU has the momentum right now but Syracuse plays their best on their home court. SMU is 11-13 against the spread. Syracuse has covered the spread in 13 games. Watch for SMU to grind out a road win.
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- Final Score Prediction: SMU Mustangs win 85-75 and cover ATS.
SMU vs Syracuse Best Free Picks
- SMU Mustangs -2.5
- UNDER 158